Documentary ‘After Death’, The Latest From Angel Studios, Opens Today In Wide Release
deadline.comThe faith-based indie outfit behind summer blockbuster Sound of Freedom is out with documentary After Death opens in over 2,600 theaters this weekend, an extremely wide release for a doc that doesn’t also happen to be a concert film.
The exploration of near-death experiences by survivors, scientists, medical professionals and authors that addresses the question of what happens when we die has pre-sold over 211,000 tickets.
That’s according to the latest check of a constantly updating ticket counter on Angel’s website that estimates pre-orders based on integrations with ticketing platforms and exhibitors.
The company declined to put a dollar figure on pre-sales. “We are thrilled by audience response, craving a theatrical experience for After Death,” said Jared Geesey, distribution head of Provo, Utah-based Angel. “Life’s biggest question deserves the biggest screens and a distraction-free environment.” Director Stephen Gray said the sudden loss of his brother-in-law at age 36 in part inspired the film. “Life can be short.
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